School holiday program bookings for Perth kids
Before and after school care runs during term time, but school holiday (vacation care) programs are a different booking altogether: full days, different activities, and often a separate enrolment process even if it is run by the same OSHC provider.
Families often assume their regular before and after school provider automatically covers the holidays, but many require a separate booking form, and some fill up weeks ahead of each school holiday period, especially for excursion days.
This page is for parents specifically hunting for full-day holiday programs, day trips and vacation care activities, rather than the standard morning or afternoon term-time care already covered on the main before and after school care listings.
- Check whether your OSHC provider requires a separate holiday program enrolment form
- Book excursion days early, they're usually the first to sell out
- Ask what the daily schedule looks like since holiday programs run full days, not just a couple of hours
What it costs
Holiday programs are billed per day rather than per session, and days with an excursion or incursion (incursion providers, entry fees) typically cost more than a standard on-site day. Some providers offer a multi-day booking discount.
Top 3 by our score
Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for before & after school care / oshc.
- 1. Stride Early Learning Midland945.0★ · 186 reviews
- 2. Vital Beat915.0★ · 117 reviews
- 3. Bilingual By Five CBD914.9★ · 144 reviews
FAQ
- Is holiday care the same booking as after school care?
- Not always. Many OSHC providers treat vacation care as a separate program with its own enrolment form and daily fee structure.
- How far ahead should I book school holiday care in Perth?
- For excursion days or popular weeks, booking two to four weeks ahead is safer since spots and outings can sell out.
- Do holiday programs run full days?
- Yes, unlike term-time before and after school care, holiday programs typically run close to full standard working hours.